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SwRI develops D-EGR demonstrator highlighting fuel-efficient, cost-effective engine; 10% and above fuel economy improvements

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Staff at the non-profit research organization presented it with little fanfare to the SwRI board of directors and advisory trustees along with 7 other research projects at the 66 th annual meeting on Monday. As will be presented at SAE World Congress, SwRI engineers modified the 2.0-liter In 2013, SwRI reported a 2.0-liter

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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Oh presented a paper on the work, which was the result of two years of research activity in conjunction with Bombardier Recreational Projects, at the ASME 2012 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference. A presently voluntary 5 Star designation would further halve that limit to 2.5 Lubrication proved to be an issue.

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Achates Power developing light-duty two-stroke opposed-piston diesel engine: the OP4

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Redon presented the basics of the OP4 engine concept at the SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium in Detroit. In his presentation, Redon highlighted the “flat” fuel map of the OP4. Founded in 2004, Achates Power is designing and developing engines based on a two-stroke, opposed-piston, compression-ignition technology.

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LiquidPiston To Unveil Compact High Efficiency Engine at 2010 SAE World Congress

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In a paper to be presented at next week’s 2010 SAE World Congress in Detroit, LiquidPiston, Inc. For instance, intake/compression, combustion, expansion/exhaust are occurring simultaneously in separate chambers. will publicly reveal the architecture of its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC) engine. Earlier post.)

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BMW Outlines Intelligent Heat Management Applications for Reducing Fuel Consumption and CO2; New Thermoelectric Generator Unit Integrated with EGR

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The remaining two-thirds are lost as waste heat going into the environment through the car’s exhaust emissions and through the radiator. Use of the thermal energy contained in the car’s exhaust gas also offers major saving and comfort potentials.

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California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

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Source: Staff presentation. Union Pacific operates in 23 states west of Chicago, while BNSF Railway is present in 28. Diesel exhaust contains a variety of harmful gases and more than 40 other known cancer-causing substances. ARB Staff Presentation. With Five Locomotive Measures Click to enlarge.

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Toshiba To Begin Mass-Producing Portable Direct Methanol Fuel Cells in 2009

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In a presentation earlier this year Atsutoshi Nishida, Toshiba’s president, said [the recharging units] would be released before the end of March but the company now says it won’t be available until later in the year. Toshiba also plans to offer fuel cell products embedded in phones and laptops in place of batteries.

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